DTC Communcations Selected as Pilot Partner for Launch of Fiber Gaming Network

May 5, 2023
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DTC Communications, a leading fiber internet provider, has been selected as one of thirty pilot partners for the launch of Fiber Gaming Network (FGN), a nationwide gaming platform that connects fiber internet users across the country for weekly community game nights and tournaments.

FGN, which is set to launch in May, will host a series of online gaming events every week featuring popular games such as Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Madden NFL 23, Brawlhalla, Fortnite, Rocket League, NBA2k23, and Valorant. Participating players must register beforehand and have the chance to win cash prizes of $500-$1,500 every week.

“We’re thrilled to partner with FGN to offer our customers a unique gaming experience that takes full advantage of our fiber network’s speed and reliability,” said Chris Townson, CEO DTC Communications. “With FGN, our customers can enjoy a seamless online gaming experience while competing with gamers from all over the country.”

According to a 2021 study, fiber internet is 10 times faster than cable and offers better latency, resulting in a smoother and more responsive online gaming experience. This partnership between DTC and FGN highlights the importance of fiber internet for online gaming and solidifies DTC’s position as a forerunner in providing top-quality internet service.

“FGN is excited to partner with DTC to offer gamers across the country access to high-speed, reliable fiber internet that allows for seamless online gaming experiences,” said Robert Gilbert, co-founder of Fiber Gaming Network. “We look forward to seeing how DTC’s customers will fare in our upcoming events.”

For more information on FGN and to register for the upcoming gaming events, visit https://FiberGamingNetwork.com.

DTC Communications is a member owned telecommunications cooperative established in 1951. DTC provides world-class broadband and technology solutions to improve the quality of life of our members and communities in the regions we serve.

May 5, 2023
By: Dwayne Page

The Smithville-DeKalb County Chamber of Commerce and the DeKalb County Mayor’s office would like to invite residents across the county to participate in the DeKalb County Clean Up on Saturday, May 6th.

“We are encouraging everyone to form teams at your work, neighborhood, or organization, then post pictures with the name of your team to the Smithville-DeKalb County Chamber or DeKalb Clean Up Facebook Page,” said Chamber Executive Director Suzanne Williams.

The DeKalb Clean Up event will be held in conjunction with the Keep America Beautiful initiative going on across the country.

DeKalb Clean Up volunteers are asked to stop by the DeKalb County Complex on May 6th between 9 AM and 10 AM to sign-in and pick up the provided trash bags, rubber gloves, and bottles of water. “We will be taking a group picture at 9:30 AM for the media if you like to participate in that. If you can’t be there to sign-in, call the Chamber office at 615-597-4163 to be counted as a DeKalb Clean Up volunteer — just give your name and the general area where you will be working,” Williams continued.

“Right now, Keep America Beautiful® is working hard to restore and build more resilient communities across the country to Clean and Green America by 2030! They are doing this through the power of the Keep America Beautiful affiliates, volunteers, and partners,” she said.

The Great American Clean Up takes place annually with an estimated 500,000 volunteers taking part in 15,000 community events nationwide through programs that deliver positive and lasting impact through events focused on waste reduction, recycling, beautification, and community greening.

County Mayor Matt Adcock says, “We invite people to come out and help clean up around our communities and highways. Folks are welcome to pick up litter at places of their choice, or we will be glad to assign a safe place for you.”

“We would like to remind everyone that DeKalb County’s peak tourism season is about to begin, so now is a great time to start getting things spruced up for our coming visitors. Working together, we can better ensure that our public places are beautiful and healthy spaces,” said Williams.

To get a head start on clean up, dumpsters are set up at highly visible and convenient locations prior to the main event. Dumpster locations are at the Dowelltown Community Center, Liberty Community Center, Alexandria City Parking Lot (behind square), and the DeKalb County Complex parking lot.

“You, too, can become part of this growing movement to beautify and unify communities across the country to transform the nation. Whether you’re cleaning up around a street, a highway, park, ballfield, stream, or your own home, what a difference we can make through working together to make our communities safer, healthier, and more livable,” said Williams. For more information, contact the Chamber of Commerce at 615-597-4163.

May 5, 2023
By: Bill Conger

DeKalb West School has announced the Students of the Month for May. Chosen for the honor were Karson Davenport, Pre-K, Lakenly Dunham, K, Liberty Gray, 1st, Vaylee Ellis, 2nd, Mary Alice Moore, 3rd, Karson Mullinax, 4th, Sophia Caraway, 5th, Kaylee Womack, 6th, Zoey Skeen, 7th, and Kaylee Redmon, 8th. Students are chosen for the award based on academics, character, and other traits that make them an outstanding student.

28 year teaching veteran Tonya Ellis was named the Teacher of the Month. She is longtime Kindergarten educator at DWS.